Kartik Maas | Festivities | Ritual Practices
Best wishes from PurePrayer to all on the occasion of Deepavali or Diwali, the festival of lights during the Kartik maas of Shobhakrut Naama Samvatsar 2023. Diwali is one of the most important festivals of Hindus celebrated in Karthika masa. It is also known as the “Festival of Lights”. Diwali is a five day long festival wherein family, friends unite together for Pujas, prayers and celebrations in the month of Kartik.
The word Diwali is derived from the Sanskrit word Deepavali which means ‘row of lights’, celebrated in Kartik Maas.
Importance of Kartik Maas
Eighth month in the Hindu Panchangam is Kartik Maas, which is also known as Damodar Maas. Based on further classification of Poornimant Panchangam and Amavasyant Panchangam, the month of Karthik begins from the Ashvin Poornima or from Ashvayuj Amavasya day. Agrahayan or Agrayan is another name for this time period, which is more popular in the eastern states of India. Damodara is one of the names of Lord Vishnu. Kartika Mahatmyam, which is a part of Skanda Purana describes the auspiciousness of the month and its importance to the followers of Lord Shiva.
Special prayers and pujas are offered to Lord Krishna when Rohini Nakshatra falls during Kartik Month. People offer prayers to Lord Krishna for good health, wealth, prosperity and long life.
Kartik-Snan in Kartik Maas – Significance
Kartik being a holy month, many people take pledge to perform a holy dip before sunrise in Ganges or other holy rivers every day, for the entire month. The ritual of holy dip is known as Kartik-Snaan. This begins on the day of Sharad Purnima and ends on Kartik Purnima. It is believed that this month is useful for the people who are into spiritual activities, they can do meditation and activate their Chakras which is also useful to maintain a balanced life style.
There are many festivities that are celebrated in the season of Sharad Rutu that includes the two of the important months of Ashwayuj and Kartheeka. Sharannavaratri, Ram-Lila, Kojagari Lakshmi Puja or simply Jagari Lakshmi (Lokhi Pujo in Bengal) are part of this season.
The festivals of Yamadeepam, Jal Pooran Trayodashi or Dhanteras, Dhanvantari Jayanti, Hanuman Puja, Kali Chaudas, Narak Chaturdashi, Amavasya Lakshmi Puja, Bali Padyami, Bhai Dhooj, Prabodhotsav (On Prabodhini Ekadashi), Dev-Utthan Dwadashi or Tulsi-Damodar Vivah are some of the Parva Din celebrated in the holy month of Kartheeka.
Participate in Karthika Somvar Special Rudrabhishekam to Parad Shiva Lingam | Kashi (Benares) Kshetra
Yamadeepam | Friday, November 10, 2023
Yamadeepam begins with setting up a special lamp with Rangoli atop a strong wooden stick, in the open space towards the south direction of the house. Mantras are chanted offering prayers to Lord Vishnu, to drive away the darkness of the Sharad Rutu, from our minds too.
Dhanteras / Dhanvantari Jayanti | Friday, 10th November, 2023
Dhanvantari Jayanti is an important celebration across India. This is also known as Divodas Jayanti.
Dhanteras Puja: Friday, November 10, 2023
Dhanteras Puja Muhurat: 5:47 pm to 7:43 pm
Duration: 01 Hour 56 Mins
Yama Deepam: Friday, November 10, 2023
Pradosh Kaal 5:30 pm to 8:08 pm
Vrishabha Kaal – 5:47 pm to 7:43 pm
Trayodashi Tithi Begins – 12:35 pm on Nov 10, 2023
Trayodashi Tithi Ends – 1:57 pm on Nov 11, 2023
Jal Pooran Trayodashi | Friday 10th November, 2023
Jal Pooran Trayodashi is a day full of rituals that involves cleaning up the entire house to drive away the Alakshmi or Daridra (the waste things/thoughts that fill our homes as well as our minds). Big vessels used for heating the water in the bathrooms, would be cleaned. They would be decorated with Rangavalli (Rangoli), flowers and even local herbal vines to propitiate Lord Varuna.
Hanuman Puja in Kartik Maas | Saturday 11th November, 2023
Best wishes from PurePrayer to all on the occasion of Hanuman Puja or Choti Diwali on 11th November, 2023 during Deepavali, the festival of lights in Shobhakrut Naama Samvatsar 2023.
Hanuman Puja is performed as a part of Diwali in the Northern parts of India like Gujarat and Maharashtra. This is performed as Kula Devata Puja by many with Lord Hanuman as the Family Deity. Kali Chaudas is also observed on this day. Rangoli is drawn in doorways to welcome happiness and remove the evil spirits.
Deepavali Hanuman Puja Muhurat – 11:39 pm to 12:29 pm, Nov 12
Duration – 00 Hours 50 Mins
Chaturdashi Tithi Begins – 01:57 pm on Nov 11, 2023
Chaturdashi Tithi Ends – 02:44 pm on Nov 12, 2023
Chant the Hanuman Chalisa which is also known as Bhajrang Naam eleven times on this auspicious day in order to seek his benevolence.
Narak Chaturdashi | Sunday, 12th November, 2023
Preparations for Narak Chaturdashi would begin very early in the dawn.
Application of oil which is known as Abhyanga or Abhyanjan is a very important and fun-filled activity on this day. While Til oil or the sesame-seed oil was the norm, many local substitutions are in practice. Coconut oil is popular along the west coast of India. Castor oil (Haralenne in Kannada) is the most preferred by old Mysurians. Also, the paste made out of grinding thil seeds known as Thila-Pishta is used for the bathing rituals, as per Sampradaaya. This is said to benefit our bodies to combat against the climate changes occurring in Sharad Rutu.
Narak Chaturdashi is also the celebration of Narakasur Vadha or Naraka Samhara by Lord Krishna with help from his consort Satyabhama in Dwapar Yug. To commemorate this occasion, many festivities are carried out. Narak chaturdashi is also known as ‘Roop Chaudas’, ‘Bhoot Chaturdashi’, ‘Naraka Nivaran Chaturdashi’, ‘Choti Diwali’ in the different parts of India.
| Sunrise | November 12, 6:42 am |
| Sunset | November 12, 5:39 pm |
| Chaturdashi Tithi Timing | November 11, 01:58 pm – November 12, 02:45 pm |
| Abhyang Snan Muhurta | November 12, 05:27 am – 06:42 am |
Visiting Shiva – Vishnu temples on this auspicious day is considered very beneficial. Lights and lamps are lit all-round the temple and houses near the door entrances. Giving away the lighted lamps, oils, Ghee, new clothes, rice and other pulses are also done in this month of Kartheeka. The modern form of the festival is bursting the crackers. The name ‘Festival of Lights’ takes a new definition through this.
Amavasya Diwali Lakshmi Pujan | Sunday, November 12, 2023
Best wishes from PurePrayer to all on the occasion of Amavasya Diwali Lakshmi Pujan, a safe and Happy Deepawali or Diwali, the festival of lights during Shobhakrut Naama Samvatsar in 2023. Dhanalakshmi Puja, Lakshmi-Kubera Puja and other fire-ceremonies form very important religious activities on the day of Amavasya. It is believed that Goddess Lakshmi wakes up from Yog-Nidra on this day.
Diwali is known as the festival of lights. People everywhere light candles, diyas, lights, lanterns and lamps.
Devotees prepare food and sweets and welcome Goddess Lakshmi. Families gather together to worship Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesh and welcome the Goddess of wealth, fortune, and prosperity to enter their home.
Participate in Diwali Special Dhanalakshmi Homam
Deepavali Special Dhanalakshmi Homam | Kumbakonam | 12th Nov.
Laxmi Mantra
॥ ॐ ह्रीं श्रीं लक्ष्मीभयो नमः॥
॥ Om Hreem Shreem Lakshmibhyo NamaH ॥
Amavasya Tithi Begins: November 12, 2023 – 02:44 pm
Amavasya Tithi Ends: November 13, 2023 – 02:56 pm
Lakshmi Puja Muhurta on November 12, 2023 from 5:19 pm to 7:19 pm
Duration = 2 Hours
Pradosh Kaal = 5:08 pm to 7:41 pm
Vrishabha Kaal = 05:19 pm to 07:19 pm
Bali Pratipada in Kartik Maas | Tuesday, 14th Novmber, 2023
Bali Patipada that follows Amavasya day is another Vishnu related festival celebrated in India. This is also known as ‘Bali Padwa’ or ‘Bali Padyami’. The common belief is that, Bali Chakravarti, who is the lord of the netherworld known as ‘Paataal’ comes to visit his empire on the earth on this auspicious day.
Bali Padyami is the day Lord Vishnu defeated King Bali, who was the leader of the demons. Lord Vishnu comes in the Vaaman Avatar and seeks land from the king who was making preparations for Ashvamedha Yaag. King Bali agrees to donate the requested portion of land. Vaaman then grows and occupies the entire earth in one foot measure and the entire sky (space) in the other. King offers his head for the third foot measure. Lord Vishnu send him to the Patal Lok (Nether world). Lord Vishnu in this form is known as Trivikram.
Vishnu grants a wish to Bali that, on this day King Bali can visit the earth.
As per religious texts, the image of king Bali should be drawn at the center of home along with his wife Vindhyavalli. The image should be adorned with five different colors. The five colored image should be worshipped during Bali Puja.
Balindra Puja Pratahkala Muhurat – 06:18 am to 08:36 am
Duration – 02 Hours 19 Mins
Pratipada Tithi Begins – 02:56 pm on 13th Nov, 2023
Pratipada Tithi Ends – 02:36 pm on 14th Nov, 2023
Baliraaja Mantra
Chant the following Baliraaja Mantra on this auspicious day:
|| बलिराज नमस्तुभ्यम् विरोचनसुत प्रभो |
| भविश्येन्द्र सुराराते पुजोयम् प्रतिगृह्यताम् ||
|| बलिराज नमस्तुभ्यम् दैत्यदानववंदितः |
| इन्द्रशत्रो अमरावते विश्नुसान्निध्यदो भव ||
|| balirāja namastuBhyam virOchanasuta praBho |
| Bhavishyendra surārāte pujOyam pratigRuhyatām ||
|| balirāja namastuBhyam daityadānavavanditaH |
| indraatro amarāvate vishnusānnidhyado Bhava ||
Govardhan Puja | Annakut Puja| Tuesday, 14th November, 2023
Govardhan Puja falls on Kartik Shuddha Pratipada day. Lord Krishna brought in the practices of Govardhan Puja and defeated Lord Indra. It is also known as Annakut Puja. In Gujarat, this marks the beginnings of a new year.
Govardhan Puja Pratahkala Muhurat – 06:43 am to 08:52 am
Duration – 02 Hours 18 Mins
Govardhan Puja Sayankala Muhurat – 03:21 PM to 05:41 PM
Duration – 02 Hours 20 Mins
Pratipada Tithi Begins – 2:56 pm on 13th Nov, 2023
Pratipada Tithi Ends – 2:36 pm on 14th Nov, 2023
Govardhan Mantra
Chant the following Govardhan Mantra on this auspicious day:
|| गोवर्धन धराधार गोकुल त्राणकारक |
| विष्णुबाहु कृतोच्छ्राय गवां कोटिप्रभो भव ||
|| govardhana dharādhāra gokulatrāNakāraka |
| viSHNubāhukRutochCHrāya gavāM koTipraBho Bhava ||
Bhai Dhooj | Bhratru Dwitiya | Wednesday, November 15, 2023
The next day of Bali Padyami is another special day for brothers and sisters in the Kartik Maas. This Dwiteeya day is most popular as Bhai Dhooj. The day is also known as Bhai Dooj, Bhau Bheej, Bhatra Dwitiya, Bhai Dwitiya, Bhrathru Dwitiya and Bhagini Hasta Bhojanam. The customary practice on this day is, the brother/s come visiting their sister/s, bringing presents. They partake a festive lunch in their sister’s residence. This practice is said to promote good health and longevity of the brother/s.
Bhai Dooj Aparahna Time – 01:31 PM to 03:50 PM
Duration – 02 Hours 18 Mins
Dwitiya Tithi Begins – 2:36 pm on 14th Nov, 2023
Dwitiya Tithi Ends – 1:47 pm on 15th Nov, 2023
Prabodhini Ekadashi on Thursday, 23rd November, 2023
Prabodhini Ekadashi is the eleventh day of the Shukla Paksha, the bright fortnight of Kartik Maas. It is believed that, Lord Vishnu who goes into his Yoga-Nidra from the Ashadha Ekadashi till the Ekadashi of Kartheekamaasam, will awaken on this day. He is believed to have advised Narada–Maharshi (the grandson of Vishnu and sage) on this auspicious day. Hence the name.
Dev-Utthan Dwadashi | Utthan Dwadashi | Tulsi Damodar Vivah | Nov 24, 2023
The next day of Prabodhini Ekadashi is another special day, more popular as ‘Utthana Dwadashi’ or ‘Devyutthan Ekadashi’. Lord Vishnu is believed to have wed Tulsi on this auspicious day. This festival is conducted as a Kalyanotsav in temples and is known as Tulasi-Vivah.
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Tulasi Archana | Thursdays – Karthika 2023 | Sri Raghavendra Swamy Mutt – Bangalore
Bhishma Panchaka fasting which begins on Ekadashi day ends on the day of Kartik Purnima. In Vaishnava tradition, the utmost importance is given to Bhishma Panchaka fasting during the last five days of Kartik month. The five days fasting is known as Bhishma Panchaka as well as Vishnu Panchaka.
Vaikuntha Chaturdashi in Kartik Maas
Vaikuntha Chaturdashi fasting and Puja is performed on Chaturdashi Tithi, i.e. one day before Kartik Purnima. It is believed that Lord Vishnu worshipped Lord Shiva on the day of Kartik Chaturdashi during Shukla Paksha and offered Him one thousand lotus flowers. Many Shiva temples organize special Puja during which Lord Vishnu is worshipped along with Lord Shiva. On the day of Vaikuntha Chaturdashi, a holy dip in Ganges before Sunrise at Manikarnika Ghat in Varanasi is considered very significant among devotees of Lord Shiva.
Participate in Pavamana Homamm at Srirangam Kshetra on account of Vaikuntha Chaturdashi during Kartik Maas.
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Kartik Poornima | Dev-Diwali | Dhatri Havan | Monday, November 27, 2023
The full moon day of Kartik Maas is celebrated with many festivities. This is celebrated as Dev-Diwali in the northern parts of India. Dhatri-Havan dedicated to Lord Vishnu, is an important traditional practice that involves performing Pujas and fire-ceremonies in the woods and sacred herbal gardens.
It is believed that Lord Shiva ended the menace of demon Tripurasura on the day of Kartik Purnima. Hence Kartik Purnima is also known as Tripuri Purnima and Tripurari Purnima.
As per legends of Tripuri Purnima, Tripurasur defeated Gods and took control of the Swargaloka (The heavens). When Lord Shiva ended Tripurasur, Gods were overjoyed and celebrated the day of Kartik Purnima as the day of illuminations. Hence thousands of earthen lamps are lit at all temples as well as at the bank of river Ganga on the day of Kartik Purnima. Also, during the night, Sumangalis or the married women offer lighted lamps to the waterbodies and rivers on betel leaf seeking a long married life and the good health of their husbands.
Participate in Dhatri Havan Online with the following link:
Tulasi Archana | Thursdays – Karthika 2023 | Sri Raghavendra Swamy Mutt – Bangalore
Participate in Karthik Poornima Special Satyanarayana Puja
What religious activities can I perform during the Kartik Maas?
- People get up early in the morning in Brahmi Muhurat, take a holy bath and light a lamp at home and offer prayers to Lord Vishnu.
2. People offer Arghya (water) to Lord Surya in the morning. - After completing Puja at home, one must visit the temple where the Kartik Maas Katha is recited.
3. It is considered auspicious to visit at holy places and take a holy dip in Ganga and other sacred rivers.
4. Chant the holy names of Lord Vishnu (Vishnu Sahasranaam) or chant Damodarashtakam.
5. Reading Holy Scripture of Lord Vishnu in this month is meritorious. The main Holy Scripture one should recite is ‘Bhagvad Geeta’ and Kartik Mahatmya.
4. People should only consume Satvik food during this month and some people even opt for having a single meal in a day during the entire month.
5. Performing charity in this month is considered auspicious so people should donate food and clothes and other useful items to the needy and poor people.
6. People must offer prayers and worship Tulsi and do offer it to the Lord.
7. People should light diya with desi ghee near Tulsi plant.
Mantras for Kartik Maas
- Om Namo Bhagvate Vasudevaya
- Om Namo Narayanaya
- Shree krishna Govind Hare Murari, Hey Nath Narayan Vasudeva
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